Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
The Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors (MESC) offers an entry point for engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry. Select from a variety of courses in semiconductor materials, advanced semiconductor device design and modeling, integrated circuit and system design, and advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration.
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Overview
Become an industry leader in Microelectronics and Semiconductors.
The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors offers an entry point for engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry.
Students can select from a variety of courses in semiconductor materials, advanced semiconductor device design and modeling, integrated circuit and system design, and advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration.
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Program Specifics
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Endorsed by Purdue’s renowned Semiconductor Degrees Program (SDP) and backed by industry-leading companies, our program stands out as the sole degree program exclusively dedicated to semiconductors and microelectronics within a top 10 nationally ranked engineering college.
Core Courses:
Students will choose their own path through core courses by taking an advanced course in MOS VLSI design or solid state devices. Alternatively, they can choose to take three one-credit courses covering the topics of:
- Semiconductor Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Current Flow
- Fundamentals of Transistors
Technical/Professional Elective:
Learners round out their graduate certificate by completing three credits of elective courses, choosing from an extensive list of options across a wide array of disciplines.
To view all courses and more information, visit the program website.
A graduate certificate is a specialized credential that provides advanced knowledge in a specific field. Available to those with a bachelor’s degree, Purdue’s 100% online graduate certificates take less time than a full master’s degree program. They are valuable for individuals looking to quickly advance their careers or pivot to a new industry. Graduate certificates also can serve as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree since they allow students to earn academic credits that may apply to a future graduate program. Ask your enrollment counselor for details or learn more about graduate certificates here.
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